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6 Downing Avenue, Guildford, GU2 7SY

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
69 m²
743 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 6 Downing Avenue

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

6 Downing Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Guildford (GU2 7SY). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£606/sq ft) was about 94.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £450,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 June 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Jan 2012
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
38%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Downing Avenue, Guildford, GU2 7SY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Downing Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

10 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

6 Downing Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2005.

Current estimate

£491,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£450,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 October 2024Most recent

    £450,000

    +103.6%over 18 years

  2. 21 December 2005

    £221,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU2 7SY: £475,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Downing Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

6 Downing Avenue is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£6,522

Street avg £4,483

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 Downing Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£452k

1 Hill Rise, Downing Avenue

GU2 7SY

3 bed
£676k

1 Bray Road

GU2 7LQ

3 bed1 bath
£706k

1 Farm Walk

GU2 7QW

3 bed
£789k

1 Bannisters Road

GU2 7RA

3 bed
£819k

1 Friars Gate

GU2 7PQ

3 bed1 bath
£488k

1 Downing Avenue

GU2 7SY

4 bed1 bath
£595k

1 Denzil Road

GU2 7NQ

4 bed2 bath
£656k

1 Beechcroft Drive

GU2 7SA

4 bed1 bath
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Guildford district page.
Full Guildford report

Crime

196/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Raymond Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Queen Eleanor's Church of England School. 16 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GU2 7SY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GU2 7SY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.9dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for GU2 7SY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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